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The Walk 2 Remember, Walk to Prevent is an annual FREE community event held each October. This is the only fundraiser hosted by the Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Committee, and it plays a vital role in supporting suicide prevention efforts throughout St. Clair County. All proceeds benefit the SOS Memorial Garden in East China Park and support ongoing suicide prevention efforts through the SOS Prevention Committee in St. Clair County.
 
Commemorative long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and hats are available for purchase at the event.
 
Beanie Hats: $15
Long-sleeve t-shirts: $20 
Crew neck sweatshirts: $30
Donations of $20 or more receive a free long-sleeve shirt
 

AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Below are links to some resources to help family and friends celebrate the life and memory of their loved one.


American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Digital Memory Quilt
https://afsp.org/quilt/
The Digital Memory Quilt is an online space where suicide loss survivors everywhere can honor and share stories about their loved one, stories that serve a squares on the virtual quilt. Individuals can share a picture, and write about your lived one including stories, about a special time you had with them, talk about their personality, or their interests. 
 
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors
Digital Memory Wall
https://allianceofhope.org/memorial-wall
Remember loved ones, family members, coworkers, and friends. They live on in our hearts and our minds as we honor who they were, their accomplishments, the struggles they faced, and the difference they made.
 
20 Creative Ways to Honor a Loved One 
https://www.joincake.com/blog/creative-ways-to-honor-someone/
Grief can make us feel powerless. Honoring the life of a loved one we’ve lost can begin to ease the agony of their death by focusing on the gifts they shared with you and the broader world. Commemorating their loss can be a cathartic step in the mourning process.
 
7 Ways to Honor Lives Lost to Suicide
https://youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/7-ways-to-honor-lives-lost-to-suicide/
 
15 Unique Ideas for Honoring the Memory of a Loved One
https://www.burialplanning.com/blog/15-unique-ideas-for-honoring-the-memory-of-a-loved-one
 
Questions? Contact Amy Smith, Suicide Prevention Coordinator at asmith@scccmh.org


 
If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988, or contact the St. Clair County Access Line at 1-888-225-4447. You can also reach the Mobile Crisis Unit at 810-966-2575. You're not alone—support is always here.

For information on seeking help in St. Clair County, visit the St. Clair County Community Mental Health website.